We are down in the docking area with Obi Wan and Anakin along with some of our troops.
"You know your marching orders, the safety of the Duchess is the utmost importance. The death watch will stop at nothing to assassinate her before she pleaded her case to the Senate". Obi Wan says to men.
"The death watch may be backed by the Separatists, so stay sharp. R2, use your scanners to scan for any unusual droid activity". Says Anakin.
"Remember, guys if you see anything out of the oridany let's us know and we will check it out". I say stepping in.
"Anything else, Generals?" Rex asks.
We look at each other and nod.
"No Rex, that will be all". Says Obi Wan.
Bleep bleep.
Obi Wan taps his com link,
"The Duchess and her retinue, request your presence".
"Very well we are on our way".Says Obi Wan.
We all head to the elevator and step inside along with Rex, Cody and Rock.
"I can sense some anxiety from you about the Duchess. She couldn't be in safer hands". Says Anakin.
"Yes, I know" Says Obi Wan.
"Then why-?"
"Never mind, it's all in the past". Says Obi Wan.
"Oh so you're close to her?" I ask.
"No I knew her! A long time ago". Says Obi Wan.
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The clones are searching the cargo hold.
"Nothing unusual here. Let's move on to the next sector. Says Lucky.
As they walk away something opens a crate and let's something roam free.
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I the first of the generals to walk in as well as Rock, Anakin and Obi Wan have gone down to check on the clones. I look to see Tuck, red faced, with rage. I give him a look of concern.
"War is intolerable! We have been deceived into thinking that we must be apart of it! I say the moment we start fighting we have already lost". Says Satine.
"Excuse me, your grace. Are you saying that we are opposing the war on humanitarian grounds". Ask Prince Merik.
"No I'm opposing the war on life itself".
"Sir, I don't think the Duchess has noticed your presence". Says Rock.
"I beginning to think so too Rock". I say.
Rock and I step to the side. Allowing the droids to hand out drinks. A droid comes up to me and offers me and Rock one, we refuse but thank the droid.
"As the designated regent Of 1,500 systems, I speak for thousands of worlds that have urged me. To allow them to stay neutral in this war". Satine says.
"However, some might suggest that a strongest defense is a swift and decisive offense". Says Obi Wan as he walks into the room.
I can feel the tension rising in the room, and I don't like it.
"Your quite the general now aren't you master Kenobi".
"Forgive me for interrupting, your speech Duchess. I mean no disrespect". Says Obi Wan.
"Really? Senators, I would like to introduce you to Master Obi Wan Kenobi, a man half truths and hyperbole". Says Obi Wan.
"Your highness is too kind". Says Obi Wan.
"You're right I am".
"Sir, is the Duchess and General Kenobi firting?" Asks Rock. I clench my hands in fists.
"I'm sure that they are just friends Rock nothing more". I say.
"Senators, Duchess. May I introduce my fellow Jedi, Anakin Skywalker". Says Obi Wan and Anakin bows to Satine,
"My lady".
"And Master Kenobi, where is General Broadfoot, I don't see him here". Says Satine.
"Forgive me, your grace. I didn't want to interrupt your speech, so myself and my captain came in quietly". I say bowing.
"Duchess, Senators, may I introduce General Fraser Broadfoot of the Republic Army". Says Obi Wan.
"I am at your service, my lady. Senators pleasure to meet you". I say as I bow to Satine.
Satine turns away from me, and looks straight at Obi Wan.
"I remember I time, when Jedi were not generals but peacekeepers". Satins says.
"We are protectors your highness, yours at moment. We fight for peace". Says Anakin.
"Hm. What an amusing contradiction". Says Satine.
"What-" I start as I walk forward, Satine notices this as well as the other senators.
"What master Skywalker means is that we are protecting from the death watch and the separatists that don't share your netural point of view". Says Obi Wan.
"I asked for no such thing". Satine says.
"But most of your court did". Says Obi Wan.
"I don't remember you to be one that hides behind excuses". Says Satine bitterly.
"And I do not remember you to shrink for responsibilities". Says Obi Wan.
"Why do I have 3 generals protecting me then? General Broadfoot did a fine job on his own. Or is it Obi Wan you wanted to see me again?" Asks Satine.
"Duchess, as soldiers and peacekeepers we are stationed, and we get told were we go and Master Kenobi and Skywalker, have been stationed here due to the senate's request". I say, angrily. I let out a heavy sigh.
"Now, if you would excuse myself and my captain we are going to search the ship for any signs of danger. Duchess, Senators. Master Jedi".
"Fra-" Satine starts, but I'm already out of the room. Me and Rock head down to the docking area. Rock and I head into the elevator.
"Sir if you don't mind me asking but you seem rather angry about General Kenobi and the Duchess's talk". Rock says.
"Rock, I didn't know that the General knew the Duchess. I need you to do something for me. Can you please look up anything that the Duchess and the General have been involved in". I say.
"General with all due respect, I can't do it".
"Yes you can, all you need to say is that I'm looking for any similarities with the attacks that are happening to the Duchess". I say.
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"I'll go and check out this sector". Says Rush.
"Careful over there it's dark". Says Mixer.
"Haha, very funny Mixer".
Rush walks away to go and check out the sector.
"Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh"
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"General we need you down here". Rex says.
"General Broadfoot should be on his way down". Anakin says.
"Sir, General Broadfoot is nowhere to be seen". Says Rex.
"Fraser, where are you?"
"Sorry I was just checking the second floor, why?"
"Rex needs help down in the docking bay"
"Okay Anakin, I'm on my way down the now".
"GENERAL!" Rex screams into his com link, all of the generals hear it.
"Rex?" Anakin says.
"I'm on my way down there the now". I say.
"No Fraser stop, we need you up here protecting the Duchess and the senators, Anakin and I will handle this". Obi Wan says.
"Right if you're sure. You 2 just head down the now and I'll head up top". I say.
"Rock head down to the docking bay and go and help Anakin and Obi Wan".
Rock nods and runs down to the docking bay.
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I walk into the dining room where all the senators are.
"Senators, forgive me but our men are investigating an incident down below. I respectfully ask that you all remain here until it's settled". I say.
"General are you not eating?" Asks Satine.
"No Duchess, I'm not hungry".
"General you must eat to keep up your strength". Says Orn Free Taa.
"Please senator dig in". I say.
Tuck comes in and bows to the senators and hands me a datapad.
"Rock said you wanted this". Tuck says.
"Ah are you from Scotland as well?" Asks prince Tal Merrik.
"Um, yes I am. Myself and the general grew up together". Tuck says.
"I thought Scottish soldiers were sworn to serve their leaders until they died. I'm sure that's what they did during the war am I not right? So that would be the separatists. Your family joined the separatists, so why didn't you?" Asks the prince.
"During the war, Scottish men, women and children were taken to a camp, because some Scottish people decided to bomb, a high level military building. Myself and my family were taken there. We got given a questionnaire asking to us to serve so that's how many people believe that Scots are honor bound to our leaders but we aren't". I say.
"So did you serve? Sorry I'm just so fascinated". Says the prince.
"Yes, I did serve, I joined up when I was 18 and fought for my country. I pledged my allegiance to the flag and thus I was able to serve. That's why you'll see some of the Scottish soldiers with different medals as we fought in the war". I say.
"What about Frankie MacGregor?"
I look up to the prince,
"Frankie?" I ask.
"Yes, Frankie". The prince gives me a smirk. I hold the datapad a bit tighter.
"No, Frankie didn't serve because he is a coward and a traitor! He believed that we were being treated unfairly and that the only way to prove our loyality is by standing up and saying something about it. When in fact that it was when we put on the uniform that we showed our loyality by defending my country". I say angrily.
"Gentlemen, I think we should leave this talk until after dinner". Says Tal Merrik.
I nod and read the datapad,
"General must you being reading that?" Asks Satine.
"Forgive me Duchess. Duty calls". I says as I look back down at my datapad.
"Fraser there are assassin probes down here, 1 made it up the lift. We'll hold the others here". Anakin says.
"Quickly, secure the lifts". I say.
As Satine's guards run to the lifts, they are thrown back as the assassin droid breaks free. I take out my gun and steady my aim on the droid. I shoot it in it's leg and Tuck shoots it in one of it's eyes. The droid pushes Tuck into me, we fall to the ground. help Tuck up to see it's going straight for Satine. I run and push Satine and shield her with my body as I shoot the droid in it's main eye.
"Tucky?" I say.
"I'm fine".
I walk over and help Satine up.
"Fraser look". Says Tuck.
I look around to see that the droid is popping out little baby assassin droids are making their way towards satine. I pull out my blaster and start shooting at the droids. I start shooting the droid Tuck tries to make his way over to me, but I tell him just to stay and help the guards. I look to see Satine pulling out a deactivator.
"When did you start carrying that?"
"Dear, just because I'm a pacifist doesn't mean I won't defend myself".
"Now you sound like the soldier". I say.
I shoot the last droid. Tuck and I make our way over to the other senators to make sure that they are okay. Tuck helps prince Tal Merrik up.
"Fraser, just like the jungle". Tuck says laughing.
I laugh remembering it, "Just like the jungle".
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"One of our senators appears to be a traitor". Anakin says.
"How do you know?" I ask. Anakin hands me the datapad. "The senate stamp". I say.
"You need to find out who it Anakin and I will stay down and clear out the remaining droids, you and John stay up here with the senators". Obi Wan says. Anakin and Obi Wan exit the room.
"Looks like one of our wee friends is still alive". Tuck says.
We walk over to it and I pick it up, "I have an idea".
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The senators are sitting down eating their dinner.I stay with them just in case anymore droids decide to show up. Tuck comes out with our little "desert".
"Now senators this is a special desert". I say.
"Hm. Desert!" Says Orn Free Taa.
"This desert may prove even for you senator Orn Free Taa that you might not want to eat. Tuck?"
Tuck removes the cloth that was hiding our desert, to reveal a small assassin droid.
"Our theory is that our wee friend here, will attack the Duchess and anyone who protects her. However, this wee buddy won't attack the person who programmed him and smuggled him on board". I say as I stand up.
"Fraser, this line of questioning borders on torture". Satine says angrily.
As Tuck walks round the table assessing the droid's reaction to each senator.
"Don't worry Duchess, we are just testing a theory. Nothing will happen to this droid". I say.
We stop at Prince Tal Merrik, this is when the droid stops it's aggressive behavior.
"Hm. Sir I didn't think you were the one to be the tratior. Tuck I own you a fiver". I say.
"Really general Broadfoot you're quite clear for a Scotsman". Says the prince as he knocks the droid out of Tuck's hand and punches Tuck in the face. I see the droid going for Satine, I hit it away from her and the droid goes onto senator Orn Free Taa, I rush over to him and grab the droid and squish it with my foot.
"You're coming with me". Says the prince. As he grabs Satine and pulls her away from the rest of us. I help Tuck up. I look at him.
"Go!"
I run through the ship trying to find Satine,
"Obi Wan, Tal Merrik is the traitor he's taken Satine hostage I'm pursing them the now". I say through my com link.
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I'm running through the halls and I meet up with Obi Wan and Anakin.
"Have you found him?" I ask.
"No, but we've stationed troopers at every escape pod". Anakin says as we get into the elevator.
"This may not be the time to ask byt were you and Satine ever-?" Anakin asks
"I don't see how this has anything to do with the situation at hand". Obi Wan shouts.
"Fraser, buddy we are out of hyperspace". Tuck says through my com link.
"Okay, we are still trying to find Tal Merrik". I say.
"We need to split up this isn't working with the 3 of us together. I'll try the bridge and I'll let you know what I find". I say as the lift doors open I run out of them and head for the bridge.
I'm running through the halls and I finally get up to the bridge. I'm in the door frame when something hits the ship. Tal Merrik sees me and grabs the Duchess holding her at gun point.
"Look, just going stop do that. Right that's it you're under arrest. Release Satine now". I say.
"Oh, I'm going to enjoy this! Frankie, Fraser's in the bridge".
"On my way"
"What have you done?" I say.
"Well you haven't seen each other in how many years, 10?"
"I'm going to kill y-"
I thrown over the controls, in the bridge. I look up to see Frankie.
"Hello Fraser".
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I thrown into the steering wheel of the ship, I shake the fuzziness off. I block Frankie's oncoming attacks. I manage to push him in the face. I break away and start running after Satine. I stop to catch my breath but Frankie pushes me into a wall.
"Ugh, I thought a soldier would do better than this! I mean you did fight in 2 wars Fraser".
I run and punch him in the face, I keep punching him I punch the wall and I feel something burst. I look and see that my right hand is all red.
"Fraser, I'm in pursed of the Duchess I have found them, they are heading into the bit of the ship were the ships crashed into". Obi Wan says.
I push Frankie off of me and run towards the damaged area of the ship.
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"Satine I won't lose you! I can't! Release the Duchess". Obi Wan says.
I run and I see the back of Merrik, I slowly approach him, when I feel somebody lifting me up and throwing me to the floor. I roll over and see Frankie, smirking at me. I grunt and hold my side.
"What did you win the medal for?" Frankie says laughing.
"Oh I'm sorry at least I don't spit on my dead men's graves who fought in the war". I say.
Frankie comes at me and starts punching me left right and centre. I manage to block an attack on my ribs. Frankie headbutts me, I stumble back a little. I kick Frankie in the stomach and hit him with a metal pole that I pulled out of the ship. Which knocks him out, I throw the pole at Frankie, I turn to face Satine and Obi Wan.
"If you had said the word I would have left the Jedi order, for you. I still will, just say".
"Obi Wan-"
"You two?!" I say angrily.
"Oh this is interesting". Says the prince.
"I saved her, Fraser and I will do it again!" Says Obi Wan.
Satine stamps on Merrik's foot and grabs his blaster.
"Hm, this is interesting, I've got a Jedi and a soldier who'll be haled as heroes by everyone on this ship if they kill me, well almost everyone. And then we've got the Duchess if she kills me then you'll be a hypocrite! So come on then who will strike first and call them self's a cold blooded killer".
"Hey, Merrik catch". I say as I throw my blaster at him, he catches it and I fire my gun, I hit him in the head with the shot.
"Why did you do that?! We could have questioned him!" Obi Wan says.
"What he was going to blow up the ship". I say back.
Anakin and Tuck come in and look at the scene, before us. I walk over to Satine and take the blaster out of her hands, I throw it away.
"Come on" I say calming as I usher her away.
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The ship is docking and we head out of the ship, I've got a black eye and I burst lip. My right arm is in a sling.
"A job well done, Master Jedi, General". Says the chancellor.
I bow my head and step over to the side. I see Satine heading down the ramp and is walking over to me. I bow my head,
"Duchess". I say as I kiss her hand.
"General, we need to talk".
I nod my head and walk with her, we stop as no one is near us.
"About Obi Wan, he and I, well we were in a relationship. But it was a long time ago. He swore his life to the jedi, and mine to Mandalore. I feel nothing for him". Satine says.
"I know Satine, I believe you". I say smiling, I look over and notice Frankie is getting escorted by clones. "Hm. You know I never thought I 'd see the day".
"Duchess are you coming?" Says Orn Free Taa.
"Duty calls, General". Satine curtseys.
"General are you coming?" Shouts Tuck.
"As does mine, Duchess" I say bowing.
Satine and I part our separate ways.